South Africa

Pretoria - Eskom is turning the corner following decisive interventions in the past year that culminated in a new board being appointed, says Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown.

Pretoria - Women, farmworkers and persons with disabilities were among the latest beneficiaries of a multi-million rand fund to acquire land through the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform’s land reform programmes.

Pretoria - The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) says there has been an increase in the payment of etolls since Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a new dispensation on e-tolls in May.

Pretoria-The Department of Transport has reminded the public that regulation 32A which provides for the verification of address particulars on the eNaTIS system for purposes of making sure that those registered on the eNaTIS system receive their vehicle and driving license renewal notices timeously will come into effect in November.

Pretoria – The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has unanimously adopted the Refugee Amendment Bill 2015 and recommends that the Bill be adopted and passed by the National Assembly.

Pretoria - Police and rangers are following the tracks of suspected poachers in the Willem Pretorius Nature Reserve in the Free State following an attack on three rhinos at the reserve on Monday.

Pretoria - Eskom is currently implementing load shedding due to an increase in the demand for electricity and a shortage of generation capacity.

Pretoria - Due to an increased demand in electricity and a shortage of generation capacity, Eskom will implement load shedding from 5pm today.

Pretoria – The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Social Development has welcomed the two Children’s Amendment Bills presented by the Department of Social Development.

Pretoria – Despite substantial increases in the funds allocated to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) since 1999, the scheme continues to battle with the demand for student loans and bursaries.

Pretoria - Considerable attention has been paid to the matter of school violence over the past five years, the Department of Basic Education says.

Pretoria – Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has announced the appointment of Sizwe Nxasana as the new Chairperson of National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans to remember the “fearless and selfless” Victoria Mxenge as the country marks women’s contribution in the struggle for freedom and the development of the country.

Pretoria - Brand South Africa announced on Wednesday that Kingsley Makhubela has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the entity.

Pretoria - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has congratulated community broadcaster, Tshwane TV, for acquiring broadcasting rights for the ODI and T20 cricket series between Zimbabwe and New Zealand.